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H946 VSH

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,943 mi
Last recorded158,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH946 VSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 158,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside componets corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 158,943 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside componets corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 158,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 155,639 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 147,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 139,785 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 139,785 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 126,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 114,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 103,757 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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H946 VSH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H946 VSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H946 VSH registered?

H946 VSH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 1991.

Is H946 VSH safe to buy?

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